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Admissions in Spain for 2027-28

How students from India and Pakistan get into a Spanish university: who can apply, which papers, which language proof and which dates.

Spain University Applications

Language Proficiency
Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE), a Spanish test for foreign students, or English B2 (a good working level) for many English-taught master's
Documents
Apostille (an official stamp that proves a paper is real) on foreign papers

Bachelor's through UNEDasiss, a service of UNED, Spain's national distance university, that checks school papers from other countries. Master's through each university.

Step by Step

Your Admission Steps

Five steps from choosing a programme to your visa.

1

Choose programmes

Pick programmes and check the teaching language.

2

Prepare papers

Apostille, translate and scan your papers.

3

Apply

UNEDasiss for bachelor's; each university for master's.

4

Accept and pay

Accept your offer and pay any payment that keeps your place.

5

Visa

India: hand in your visa papers at least 2 months before your course starts. Pakistan: apply as early as you can after you get your admission letter.

Key Application Deadlines

Bachelor's
  • The UNEDasiss request window opens on 4 February and closes on 1 December each year.
  • Public universities usually close bachelor's applications in the first days of July.
Master's
  • Each university sets its own dates to apply. Many are open from January to May.

Each university sets its own 2027-28 dates.

Key Components

Comprehensive Admissions Guide

Explore every aspect of the Spain university application process through our detailed guides on eligibility, documents, and submission procedures.

Eligibility Requirements
Entry rules for 2027-28.

Key Information

Bachelor's: school papers recognised through homologación (official recognition of a foreign diploma as a Spanish one) and UNEDasiss.
Master's: a bachelor's degree that your chosen university accepts for that master's.
2 key points
Required Documents
What to prepare.

Key Information

Apostille on foreign papers.
Spanish translation where needed.
2 key points
Application Deadlines
Key dates for 2027-28.

Key Information

The UNEDasiss request window opens on 4 February and closes on 1 December each year.
Public universities usually close bachelor's applications in the first days of July.
2 key points
Language Tests
Language proof.

Key Information

Spanish: DELE has levels from A1 (beginner) to C2 (top).
English-taught master's often ask for English B2 or an IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge score.
2 key points
SOP & Letters of Recommendation
Motivation and reference letters.

Key Information

Many master's ask for a motivation letter.
Some ask for two reference letters.
2 key points
Application Process
How to apply.

Key Information

Bachelor's: UNEDasiss, then each university.
Master's: each university's portal.
2 key points
Application Tips

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Even qualified applicants can face rejection due to application errors. Be aware of these common mistakes to increase your chances.

Late UNEDasiss request

UNEDasiss can take up to 3 months, and often answers in about 3 weeks once it has your request, papers and payment.

Papers without an apostille

Foreign papers need an apostille, or an embassy stamp that proves they are real (legalisation).

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